His
baritone voice sent an involuntary shiver down body, as it always did when he
referred to her that way. It was
reserved only for her, she knew – he had never used it for anyone else. She had only realized it just now, though. She wasn't sure why she hadn't noticed
before.

"YOU."

His
breath caressed her neck as he stepped close behind her and spoke
near her ear. Her body betrayed her again with a shiver, and she
felt the warmth on her neck where his breath hit it. She knew from
his small chuckle that he had noticed her reaction.

"YOU."

She
vaguely wondered in the back of her mind why she didn't pull away
when his hands slipped along her waist and pulled her against him,
but once his body was pressed against hers, any logical thoughts she
might have had left vanished.

"YOU."

His chest rumbled
against her back when he spoke, and she could have sworn that his
lips brushed against her ear. Her knees were weak and trembling from
the contact; the only reason she was still standing was because he
was holding her up.

"YOU."

She
had thought that this would couldn't possibly have any more effect
on her, but apparently when whispered breathily in her ear and
followed by a kiss, it had the ability to set her soul on fire. Her
legs finally gave out, but before she fell he caught her so she could
slowly drop to the ground.

"YOU."

She had been maneuvered
without noticing so that she was now face to face with him. His eyes
were serious and focused completely on her – she could see her
reflection in them clearly. Without thought, she leaned forward...

"YOU…"

"GRAHHHHHHH!"

Naoko
sat up suddenly, breathing heavily and bathed in sweat. She blinked
a few times as if not knowing where she was. Upon realizing what she
had just dreamt her hands flew to her head to muss her hair about.

"EEEUUUUGH!"

"There!
All gone! What a nightmare!" she said cheerfully before standing
to start her day.

Yamada
Naoko, though in denial, would now remember not to eat too much natto
before bed.

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